Dispersed Camping in Shannon County, Missouri
Showing 102 locations in Shannon County.
Acorn Ridge Dispersed Camping
A gravel forest road corridor offering quiet roadside pull-offs nestled in the dense woods of the Mark Twain National Forest.
Alley Spring Campground
A scenic, spacious developed campground along the Jacks Fork River, managed by the National Park Service as part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Shaded by a lush canopy of mature trees, the site offers excellent river access for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and tubing. It is located within easy walking distance of the historic red Alley Mill and Alley Spring. Modern facilities, including flush toilets and hot showers, are available seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, and the paved loops accommodate both tents and larger recreational vehicles.
Arrow Rock Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Arrow Rock road within the Mark Twain National Forest. Featuring a crushed aggregate and gravel surface, the road is highly accessible for most vehicle types, leading into deep forest environments ideal for quiet overnight stays.
Banker Hollow Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping area located along Banker Hollow in Mark Twain National Forest. Conveniently situated near the Ozark Trail, offering great access for hikers.
Banklick Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Banklick road in Mark Twain National Forest. Best suited for smaller rigs looking for peace and quiet.
Bart Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Bart Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded roadside spots with convenient access to the Blair Creek section of the Ozark Trail.
Barxtel Hollow Road
A peaceful dirt and gravel corridor within Mark Twain National Forest, tracing through Barxtel Hollow. This route offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities for those seeking a secluded forest retreat.
Bay Creek Campsite
A remote, primitive campsite located along the river within the scenic forest corridor.
Beautiful 19 Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping along the Beautiful 19 forest road corridor in the Mark Twain National Forest near Winona.
Big Creek Ridge Dispersed Camping
Dispersed campsites situated along the Big Creek Ridge road system in the Mark Twain National Forest. The ridge road features gravel tracks that wind through the dense forest, providing quiet and isolated campsites close to natural springs.
Black Widow Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping pull-offs nested along Black Widow Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers a quiet retreat under dense hardwood and pine forest canopy.
Blair Creek Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor winding through the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring primitive roadside turnouts under dense hardwood canopies.
Blooming Rose Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Blooming Rose Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. This area is subject to highly restrictive seasonal vehicle access windows.
Broadfoot Campground
Broadfoot Campground is a rustic walk-in or boat-in camping area situated along the river corridor.
Broken Arrow Campground
A popular private campground catering to trail riders and paddlers on the Jacks Fork River, offering open camping fields and equestrian facilities.
Brushy Pond Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Brushy Pond Road within Mark Twain National Forest. The route offers access to remote wooded areas near McCormack Spring and McCormack Lake. It is suitable for those seeking quiet woodland settings.
Bubbling Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet gravel and dirt forest road corridor providing dispersed camping options under the canopy of Mark Twain National Forest. Ideal for those seeking simple woodland solitude.
Bull Camp Hollow
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Bull Camp Hollow in Mark Twain National Forest. The road features gravel surfacing and offers quiet, secluded spots tucked into the dense hardwood forest.
Burrus Hollow Spur A Dispersed Camping
Quiet, dispersed camping opportunities situated along the Burrus Hollow Spur A in Mark Twain National Forest. The area is surrounded by dense hardwood forests, offering a serene wilderness escape.
Button Rock Hollow Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Button Rock Hollow Road within the Mark Twain National Forest.
Cactus Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cactus Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. This area provides quiet, forested sites located near the scenic Falling Spring and Barrett Spring.
Circle B Campground
A sprawling private commercial campground located right along the scenic Jacks Fork River, offering fully developed RV sites, rental cabins, and multiple camping sectors.
Cottage Grove Dispersed Zone
This zone contains several primitive camping options along the Cottage Grove forest corridor near Winona in Shannon County, offering a quiet, secluded experience in a wooded setting.
Cyclone Road Dispersed
Located in the Mark Twain National Forest, this zone offers dispersed camping opportunities along Cyclone Road.
Deslot Road Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Deslot Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, characterized by thick hardwood forests and close proximity to the Ozark Trail.
Do Nothing Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Do Nothing Road within the Mark Twain National Forest, offering standard primitive forest settings.
Drill Well Road Dispersed
Quiet and heavily wooded dispersed camping options along Drill Well Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for self-contained campers seeking isolation.
Drill Well Spur A Dispersed
A well-maintained gravel forest spur providing rustic dispersed campsites surrounded by mature hardwood forest. This location is an excellent option for travelers looking for a quick and accessible overnight stop.
Ebb Spring Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along Ebb Spring Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. The road is surrounded by a dense Ozark forest setting.
Exchange Road Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping along Exchange Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. This dirt-track route winds through quiet oak and pine woods.
Fairgrove School Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options situated along Fairgrove School Road in Shannon County, within the scenic boundaries of Mark Twain National Forest.
Falling Spring Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping pull-off located along a national forest road near Falling Spring. A rustic and secluded spot deep in the woods of Shannon County.
Falling Springs Road Dispersed Camping
A peaceful forest corridor located along Falling Springs Road in Mark Twain National Forest, offering dispersed camping sites close to local natural springs.
Flat Pond Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Flat Pond Road offers quiet forest settings within the Mark Twain National Forest. It is situated close to the scenic Eleven Point National Scenic River and various hiking trails.
Forest Road 972cc719 Dispersed
Dispersed camping along a quiet native material forest road in the Winona area of Mark Twain National Forest.
Goldsberry Forest Road Dispersed
A peaceful forest road corridor within Mark Twain National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The dense oak and pine woods provide a classic rustic setting for self-contained campers seeking quiet isolation.
Grassy Pond Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Grassy Pond Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, offering wooded sites nestled in the oak and pine forest of southern Missouri.
Green Mountain Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Green Mountain Road, situated near the Green Mountain scenic area in Mark Twain National Forest.
Hawk Point Spur A
A secluded spur road campsite off Hawk Point Road within the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for a private wilderness experience.
Hickory Hollow Road
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within a peaceful hollow setting.
Himont Trailhead
A simple forest trailhead parking area on public land providing immediate access to regional hiking trails.
Hog Cliff Spur B Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest service spur located deep within the Eleven Point Ranger District of Mark Twain National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a dense woodland setting.
Hog Cliff Spur C Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Hog Cliff Spur C within Mark Twain National Forest. Offers quiet, wooded roadside pull-offs ideal for self-contained rigs.
Horse Mint Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest corridor along Horse Mint Road. This quiet area offers shady spots under a thick canopy of deciduous and pine trees.
Jerktail Landing Primitive Camping
A primitive riverside landing offering gravel-bar camping and direct access to the beautiful Current River.
Joe's Road & Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This zone encompasses dispersed camping options along Joe's Road and the adjacent Forest Spur within Mark Twain National Forest. Joe's Road features a gravel surface, while the spur consists of native dirt, offering serene wooded settings near the Ozark Trail.
Juglans Road
Dispersed camping options along an isolated forest road surrounded by dense hardwood forest.
Kennedy Road Dispersed Camping
A heavily forested dispersed camping corridor along Kennedy Road in the Mark Twain National Forest. This area provides convenient roadside pull-offs close to the highway, offering an easy overnight option.
Lawson Hollow Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Mark Twain National Forest. The road winds through dense hardwood forestry with basic pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and small rigs looking for roadside wilderness stays.
Little Pike Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites distributed along Little Pike Creek Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. Features quiet, wooded pull-offs on gravel and crushed aggregate surfaces.
Little Ridge Spur A
A short forest spur in the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for quick roadside dispersed camping. Located in Shannon County, it offers quiet overnight stays under dense tree cover.
Logger's Lake Campground
An inviting developed campground nestled on the shores of Logger's Lake. Constructed in the 1940s, this historic, spring-fed lake is highly favored by anglers and nature lovers. All campsites provide views of the lake with moderate tree cover.
Loggers Lake Rec Area Spur A
A quiet forest corridor located within the Mark Twain National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities near Loggers Lake. This area is ideal for those seeking a peaceful stay close to water recreation while remaining on national forest land.
Lookout Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Lookout Road in Mark Twain National Forest. This area provides access to scenic surrounding springs and dense hardwood forests. Highly suited for standard rigs seeking a quiet escape.
Mark Twain Forest Road 351A2
Dispersed camping corridor located along an unnamed Forest Service road off the beaten path in Mark Twain National Forest, near the Blue Ridge area. Ideal for a secluded, rustic experience.
Mark Twain Forest Road 5dc39bcb Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road within the Mark Twain National Forest.
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Martin Hollow Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor along Martin Hollow road in Mark Twain National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel, leading to peaceful campsites nestled deep within the dense woodlands.
McCormack Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along McCormack Hollow Road within the Mark Twain National Forest. The route features a crushed gravel surface and leads through quiet, wooded hollows with easy access.
Mephitis Road Pull-off
A quiet roadside pull-off located along Mephitis road within the Mark Twain National Forest, perfect for a quick overnight stop.
Mule Pasture Pond Dispersed Area
A scenic and quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 3152 in the Mark Twain National Forest. This area offers approximately 6 to 8 flat sites tucked into a peaceful wooded environment, providing an excellent base near the Ozark Trail.
New Liberty Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping along the New Liberty forest road in the Mark Twain National Forest. Clean, gravel-surfaced pull-offs suitable for varied rigs.
New Liberty Spur A Dispersed Camping
A quiet national forest road spur in Shannon County, offering quick access to dispersed campsites set within a dense mixed pine-hardwood forest.
North Point Road Dispersed
Quiet forest road corridor providing dispersed camping options under the canopy of the Mark Twain National Forest.
North Sinking Ridge Spur A Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping along the North Sinking Ridge Spur A corridor within the Mark Twain National Forest. The gravel road leads through scenic Ozark woodlands.
Northwest Corner Road Dispersed
This forest corridor in Mark Twain National Forest provides opportunities for dispersed camping along Northwest Corner Road.
Old Kehres Pond Dispersed
Located off a native material forest road in the Mark Twain National Forest, this quiet dispersed camping area sits near Old Kehres Pond. Surrounded by dense trees, it offers a remote setting for campers looking to explore Shannon County's natural woodlands.
Overcup Oak Dispersed Camping
Peaceful dispersed camping corridor along a well-maintained gravel road surrounded by mature oak forests.
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Patty Hollow Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Patty Hollow Road in Mark Twain National Forest. The gravel road leads through dense oak and pine woodlands, providing a peaceful and quiet forest experience.
Peck Ranch Conservation Area Camping
Primitive camping area on the edge of the Peck Ranch Conservation Area, convenient for viewing the local elk herd.
Pelican Road Dispersed
This quiet dispersed camping corridor lies along Pelican Road and its intersecting spurs, sitting about half a mile from the main highway. The area offers exceptional seclusion under a dense forest canopy, though the turnaround space is tight. It is ideal for camper vans and smaller self-contained setups, whereas larger trailers may struggle to find adequate turning room at the spur ends.
Pine Knot Road Pull-off
A quiet dispersed roadside site located along Pine Knot road in the national forest, offering a simple overnight pull-off.
Pine Tree Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Pine Tree Road near Green Mountain. The setting features quiet, shaded spots within a scenic pine and oak forest canopy.
Pioneer Forest Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area set within a vast private working forest managed for public recreation.
Plainville Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along Plainville Road in Shannon County. Offers a quiet forest setting with easy access for most vehicles looking to explore the region.
Pleasant Site Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Pleasant Site road in the Mark Twain National Forest. Offers standard pull-offs with deep forest shade, making for a tranquil overnight stop.
Polk Ridge Road Dispersed
Primitive camping options located along Polk Ridge Road in Shannon County, providing easy access to the Mark Twain National Forest.
Pond Hollow Spur A Dispersed
A short, quiet forest spur road within the Mark Twain National Forest providing basic dispersed campsites along the road. The area is heavily wooded, offering moderate privacy and direct access to wilderness surroundings.
Pond Hollow Spur B Dispersed
This quiet dirt forest spur offers secluded dispersed camping deep within the national forest. The native material road surface provides access to primitive clearings ideal for smaller rigs.
Possum Trot Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Possum Trot Road in Shannon County. Offers shaded pull-offs on gravel and dirt roads inside the national forest.
Powder Mill Campground
A developed campground nestled along the scenic Current River inside the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, featuring primitive sites, basic facilities, and a nearby trailhead.
Pulltite Campground
Located along the scenic Current River within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, this campground offers excellent opportunities for floating, kayaking, and fishing. The historic Pulltite Cabin and Pulltite Spring are located across the river, accessible by boat or wading. The facility offers vault and flush toilets, showers seasonally, and non-electric sites.
Reaper Road Dispersed
Dispersed sites situated along Reaper Road. The road features a native material surface that leads deep into a secluded forest environment.
Round Spring Campground
Round Spring Campground sits in the scenic Ozark National Scenic Riverways, right alongside the clear, spring-fed Current River. The area is highly popular for water activities including canoeing, tubing, and swimming. The facility features paved roads and parking spurs, and offers modern amenities like electric hookups, a dump station, flush toilets, and hot showers. Camping is available year-round, though flush toilets and showers operate seasonally from mid-April through mid-October.
Short Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Short Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, offering remote forest pull-offs. Access is seasonally limited to late autumn and early winter.
Sinking Creek Campground
A primitive walk-in camping area located near Sinking Creek, offering scenic and quiet forest surroundings.
Sinking Shannon Spur A Dispersed Camping
A secluded forest road spur within the Mark Twain National Forest, offering quiet, wooded dispersed camping suitable for smaller setups looking to escape the crowds.
Spanky Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping sites along Spanky Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, with multiple pull-offs suitable for primitive camping.
Spring Hollow Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping areas along Spring Hollow in Mark Twain National Forest, close to local spring attractions. Quiet and remote spots among the trees.
Timbuktu Campground - Echo Bluff State Park
An established campground offering dozens of spacious sites for RV and tent camping. Located near Wheeler Bridge in Echo Bluff State Park, the area features beautiful scenic bluffs, hiking trails, and a lodge with a restaurant within walking distance.
Tram Tower Spur B Dispersed
Dispersed forest corridor along Tram Tower Spur B, offering quiet and shaded camping opportunities within the Mark Twain National Forest.
Triple Pine Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Triple Pine Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring primitive pull-offs under a pine canopy.
Tucker Road Dispersed
Dispersed forest service corridor along Tucker Road. The southern portion features a reliable gravel surface, while the northern spur transitions to a native dirt track, offering multiple quiet pull-offs under the trees.
Tupelo Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Tupelo Road in the Shannon County section of Mark Twain National Forest. The route offers quiet, wooded roadside pull-offs with easy access for various rig types.
Two Rivers Campground
A developed National Park Service campground located at the scenic confluence of the Current River and Jacks Fork. Paved parking spurs provide straightforward access to sites with campfire rings, picnic tables, and seasonal flush restrooms.
Van Winkle Spur A Dispersed
Quiet forest camping corridor along Van Winkle Spur A within the Mark Twain National Forest, with standard dispersed spots situated under a dense tree canopy.
Well Hollow Road Spot
Dispersed campsite situated along Well Hollow Road in the Mark Twain National Forest, presenting a classic wooded Missouri experience near hiking and river access.
Windes Hill Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Windes Hill Road within the Mark Twain National Forest, offering standard roadside pull-offs in a wooded Missouri setting.
Winona Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest. The road features a native material surface that is generally accessible to passenger cars under dry conditions, providing standard woodland privacy.
Winona Forest Roads Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along forest service roads south of Winona in the Mark Twain National Forest.
Zip Road Dispersed Spot
A quiet dispersed camping spot located along Zip Road in a peaceful portion of the Mark Twain National Forest.